Ray Bradbury at The LA Film School Tonight

Writer and legend, Ray Bradbury, will be speaking tonight at The Los Angeles Film School following a free screening of the film Chrysalis, adapted from one of his works. Mr. Bradbury was fully involved in the production of this film, from each draft to the visual effects. Here's the synopsis from the official website.

In the future: The world is ravaged, a third world war has left our planet in a state of decay. In a research facility a handful of scientists research ways to sustain plant life. Scientist Benjamin Rockwell has been called to this decaying research facility. One of the scientists there, Smith, apparently has died. Smith lies on a table, his body transformed, his eyes and mouth grown shut. After getting over the shock, and completing an examination, Rockwell realizes that there is still a pulse within Smith... His body continues changing...a Chrysalis has grown around Smith in order to protect him. Now in earth’s darkest hours these scientists must figure out what mysteries lay inside the CHRYSALIS.

Filmmaker and author Tony Baez Milan had previously adapted another of Mr. Bradbury's stories, "A Piece of Wood". The screening will begin at 7:30, followed by the Q&A, in the LAFS Theatre at 6363 Sunset Blvd. If you're down to meet a living legend, RSVP to cberry@lafilm.com.

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